Wigham Family Literature Site
Our Literature Site is dedicated to the Wigham family, whose generous donations since 1982 have made our outstanding literature collection possible. View more about the Wigham Family Collection.
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Curriculum Lab Guides
- Genres of Children's and Young Adult Literature (PS 1)
- Exploring the World with Literature (Gr. 2-4)
- Exploring the World with Literature (Gr. 4-7)
- Graphic Novels K-5: Recommended List
- Graphic Novels 6-12: Recommended List
- Graphic Novels: Ideas and Resources for Developing Units
- Our Favourite Children's and Young Adult Authors (Arranged by Genre)
- Picture Books Every Educator Should Know About ("Bill Glaister's Bucket List Of Best Picture Books")
- Picture Books For Older Readers
- Best Read-Aloud Books And Browsing Collection: Grades EC to 1, Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5,Grades 6-8
- Literature Integration in the Curriculum
- Global/ Multicultural Books
- Searching for Multicultural Library Materials for Students
- Our Favourite Booklists (Library/Media Commons Presentation 2013)
Teaching Ideas Showcase (Ideas for Using Literature Across the Curriculum):
Our Lesson Plans for Using Literature Across the Curriculum. These lessons are developed by Curriculum Laboratory staff, produced in cooperation with teachers, field-tested in classrooms, and presented at various teacher's professional development sessions:
- Art and Picture Books
- Great Canadian Picture Books Prediction Challenge (Grade 5 Social Studies)
- Great Canadian Picture Books Prediction Challenge Activity Booklet
- Great Canadian Picture Books Prediction Challenge Curriculum Correlation Chart
- The Science of the Circle: Ants, Animal Classification, Life Cycles, Medicine Wheels, and the Environment
- Best Books And eBooks For Educators
- Optical Illusion Fun: The Trilogy (In The Theme of "Three")
- Graphic Organizers: Getting Students to Process What They Read At A Deeper Level
- Stories In Stone, Travels In Time (A Geology Detective Hunt and Time Travel Adventure)
- Never Write Poetry in Science Class! (Poetry Activity Centres Marathon for Grades 4 to 6)
- Great Science Activity Books for Grades 1-9 Science
- Building Things: Activity Centres for Grades 1 and 3 Science
- The Case of the Missing Literary Devices - A Picture Book Detective Hunt and Creative Craft Collection
- Ancient Greece Teaching Kits... Reviews by Grade Six Students
- "Toy and Movable" Or "Pop-Up Books"...3 Cross Curricular Crafts
Showcase Celebration: An Overview Of The Teaching Ideas Showcase Activities and Web Pages
Advantages of Using Children's Literature Across the Curriculum
Student-Teacher Produced Guides and Lesson Plans For Using Literature Across The Curriculum. Summaries of outstanding titles that advocate the use of literature in all subject areas, (including Alberta school textbook titles) and student-teacher produced lesson plans that incorporate children's literature.
Links to Awards and Literature Lists in Various Genres
Picture Books: Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award * Caldecott Medal * Bill Glaister's Bucket List of Best Picture Books For Educators * Art and Picture Books
Science Fiction: Monica Hughes Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy *
Contemporary Realistic (and others):* TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award * Rocky Mountain Book Award * Michael L. Printz Award (Young Adult) * Newbery Award *
Historical Fiction: Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction
Informational: Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction, Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12
Graphic Novels: Joe Shuster: Comics for Kids Award, Graphic Novels K-5, Graphic Novels 6-12, Graphic Novels: Ideas and Resources for Developing Units, Toon Books
Beginning Readers: Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for Beginning Readers, Toon Books
High Interest Low Vocabulary (Hi-Low; aimed at struggling/ developing readers aged 12+): Orca Currents, Orca Soundings, Orca Sports, Lormier Sidestreets, High Interest Low Vocabulary Books for Youth and Adults
Curriculum Connections: Resource Links (The Year’s Best), Lasting Connections (Booklist, annual list)